Seattle Experiences Record High Temperatures, Prepares for Return of Rain and Strong Winds
Seattle, Bellingham, and Olympia recorded new record high temperatures on Wednesday, with unusually warm weather persisting into Thursday. Temperatures in Seattle reached the low 60s on Thursday, several degrees above the seasonal average. However, this mild weather is set to change as a new frontal system approaches the coast. Winds are expected to increase significantly by Thursday evening, with coastal gusts potentially exceeding 50 mph by Friday morning. Stronger winds are forecast for the entire region through the weekend, particularly from Saturday night into Sunday. Showers and breezy conditions are expected to dominate the weather pattern through the weekend, with highs in the mid to upper 50s. These showery conditions are predicted to continue into Monday, with temperatures gradually cooling by the middle of next week. The National Weather Service and the FOX 13 Seattle Weather Team provided this information.